Here we are, prepping to sell our house, getting a paycheck until the end of March and facing the total unknown of starting a new church that won’t launch until September. I gotta be honest. I’ve had a bunch of times when I’ve thought to myself, “What are you? A complete idiot?”

But really, Robin is right. When I read scripture I see that what we’re doing is normal. It’s not a heroic, big deal thing to God. He isn’t sitting up there impressed by us. It’s just the normal faith walk He’s called us, and you, to walk.

What does it mean to “pick up your cross and follow” Jesus? What does it mean to step out of the boat? What does it mean to lay down your life for others? To sell it all and follow? What does it mean to give sacrificially? How have we watered it down to make ourselves feel comfortable and look good?

I wonder if we’ve watered it down so much that we’ve put out the fire?

Yeah, the mission of the gospel makes me squirm too.

What are we willing to give for the cause of Christ? Biblical “normal” is placing it all at His feet for Him to use however He would like.

If we dared to live the biblical definition of normal, how would our lives and our neighborhoods be different?

Mark 8:34-37 – Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am. Don’t run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I’ll show you how. Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to saving yourself, your true self. What good would it do to get everything you want and lose you, the real you? What could you ever trade your soul for? (MSG)

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Living life to the fullest, walking in the dust of my Rabbi, creating art through photography and written word, speaking words of hope and encouragement at conferences, workshops, church and civic gatherings.

1 Response to Are we normal? Are you?

Scott,
It does take courage to follow the Master. I have been on the earthly bubble for 2 years now. Working here and there, but mainly answering the call where ever it comes from. Christ told us how to live and his life was the example. The creator blessed us with an amazing gift, that of choice. The outcome of that choice is part of the gift but it is not under our control. It is part of what brings glory to the Lord. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34